Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Willetts and Norman Lamb

Thursday 24th May 2012 Commons Chamber

[Norman Lamb]

I will ignore that abuse.

[Mr Willetts]

Hear, hear. Rise above it.

[Norman Lamb]

I will rise above it, absolutely.

Exports to the far east are growing very significantly. UK exports to China have grown by 15% over the past year, for example, and we are working hard to secure a free trade agreement with Japan, which would deliver significant benefits to the UK.